The ETA for us to post your fish weight is in the product name. For example Pre-Order for Jan 2026 will ship in January 2026.
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The Fish Weight is a professional-grade, food-safe stainless steel press designed by Chef Josh Niland. It keeps fish fillets flat in the pan, ensuring evenly crisp, golden skin without the need to finish in the oven or to flip onto the delicate flesh.
Preheat a pan with a thin layer of clarified butter or oil. Place the fish skin-side down, then rest the weight on top of the fillet—centring it over thicker parts if needed. The weight applies even pressure, pressing the fillet flat so it crisps and cooks evenly.
At first glance, the Fish Weight looks similar to a burger press. But while a burger press is often lightweight and made for flattening ground meat into patties, the Fish Weight is heavier (~1.6 kg) and precision-designed for cooking delicate proteins without tearing. Its weight distribution ensures contact across the whole fillet, something a burger press can’t achieve.
Cast-iron pans and makeshift weights are either too bulky, uneven, or reactive with food. The Fish Weight is purpose-built: it’s compact, sleek, distributes weight evenly, and is made of stainless steel—so it won’t rust, react, or damage delicate fish.
No flipping is required. With the Fish Weight, you cook the fish entirely skin-side down on the stovetop. The even pressure and heat allow the skin to crisp while the flesh cooks through gently.
Yes! Home cooks and chefs alike use it for:
- Toasted Sandwiches
- Meat: Steaks, chicken thighs, duck breasts
- Vegetables: Eggplant, mushrooms, zucchini, potatoes
- Fermentation: Holding down cabbage for sauerkraut or kimchi
Lighter presses (like many burger presses) don’t provide enough downward force to hold the fish flat, which leads to curling skin and uneven cooking. The Fish Weight’s carefully calculated mass ensures the fish stays completely flat while still being manageable to lift and move.
No. Unlike heavy cast iron or makeshift objects, the Fish Weight’s smooth stainless surface is designed to be gentle on fish skin, preventing tearing or sticking while promoting even caramelization.
Yes. Made from food-grade stainless steel, the Fish Weight is safe for dishwashers.
- Material: Stainless steel (also available in PVD finishes like copper or black)
- Weight: Approx. 1.6 kg (~3.5–4 lbs)
- Diameter: 16 cm (6.3 in